SPORTSAID PATRON

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SportsAid Cymru Wales is a unique charity dedicated to helping talented young sportspeople in Wales achieve success by easing some of the financial barriers
which can crush their dreams.

Since its formation, SportsAid Cymru Wales has distributed nearly £1.5 million in grants to qualifying athletes in the early stages of their careers in
almost 30 different sports.

Most grant recipients say it is not just the financial support that gives them a boost: They say the recognition and encouragement represented by a SportsAid
Cymru Wales grant helps fire their commitment to perform to the best of their abilities.

Many top sportspeople who have brought pride to Wales on a world stage, including hurdler Colin Jackson, cyclists Nicole Cooke, Geraint Thomas and Eli
Barker, sprinter Jamie Baulch, paralympian David Roberts MBE, sailor Hannah Mills and taekwando champion Jade Jones, were helped by SportsAid when they were relatively unknown to the public. All
are keen supporters of the charity.

If you can help us to help our potential stars of the future – we’d be delighted to hear from you! Click on the Contact Us tab
above.

What we do

The bodies were set up in 1985 in direct response to a problem which affects many promising young sportspeople to this day - how to
manage the constantly-rising costs of competing, whether it is travelling, accommodation, equipment, training facilities or kit etc.

Exceptional performance in sport calls for many personal sacrifices by those involved. We all take pride in the achievements of our
Welsh sporting representatives and it is hugely disappointing when talented youngsters have to drop out because of the financial burden on them or, very often, their parents.

When our star performers progress to the international stage they may well be able to take advantage of elite-level sporting
sponsorships and support schemes. But at the beginning of their careers it is only SportsAid Cymru Wales that offers a helping hand that could make all the difference. That is why the backing of our
community is so important.

SportsAid Cymru Wales - Set in Stone!

Permanent evidence of the tremendous support for SportsAid Cymru Wales down the years by leading businesses and organisations can be seen next to the giant sea locks on the spectacular Cardiff Bay
Barrage.

Before the £200 million Barrage opened to the public in 1999, SACW was the only organisation to be granted special permission to stage a sponsored walk across the new link between Cardiff and
Penarth. This slate plaque was unveiled by the then Secretary of State for Wales - and subsequent First Minister for Wales - the Rt.Hon.Alun Michael MP AM.

Finlay's determination to get to the top in his sport is reflected in his face as he battles a maelstrom of white water. Finlay, aged 17, from Llandysul, is the GB Junior no.3. His mum,
Clare, said "We are ever so grateful for the SportsAid Cymru Wales grant - it will make a huge difference to us and will go towards funding his races over the summer (2019). He is competing in the
senior selection event next weekend alongside Olympic Gold medallist Joe Clarke!"

"Finlay is only able to commit fully to the sport with the help and support of SportsAid Wales, Sport Wales and grass roots support from Llandysul Paddlers and Canoe Wales."

Zac Essenhigh - Tennis & Cricket!

Introducing Zac Essenhigh, a 13-year-old Penarth schoolboy, who is making his mark on the national and local stage in both tennis and cricket.

Zac has been consistently at or around the top 10 of UK tennis players in his age group for the last few years. His long
list of achievements includes the Cardiff 14&U Open Boys Doubles title, the final of the Cardiff 14&U
Open Boys Singles and even the Cardiff 16&U Open

However, Zac is also a star cricketer. He has played over 40 matches this season for his club Penarth CC, his County -
Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan and for Wales at under 13, under 14 and under 15 levels. He has been the Wales Captain for the last three years, Player of the Year for Wales for 2 years running and one of the top run scorers and wicket takers as an
all-rounder.

Zac's dad, Mark, said "A big thank you from Zac for your support in his sporting
pursuits for this year. It is very much appreciated!"

Bethany Moule - Javelin

"Thank you very much SportsAid Cymru Wales for your generous grant which will help immensely with travelling and equipment costs for the 2018 season.

"I've had a fantastic start to the season; in my first competition, in Swansea, I threw a new U17 Welsh record of 52.91m, well in excess of my
expectations!"

Emily Davies - Canoe Slalom

Congratulations to SACW athlete,19-year-old Emily Davies from Flintshire, who powered her way through a challenging course to take top spot in the Senior C1 category in an international
slalom competition at Mezzana, Italy, July 2017. Good luck

in the upcoming British Canoeing Sprint Regatta and Slalom event at Holme Pierrepoint Country Park, Nottingham!

Beth Rees - Javelin

One of Welsh athletics’ most exciting prospects is javelin thrower Beth Rees, currently ranked GB
No. 1 at U20. Beth burst on to the senior international scene on her debut for Wales in 2016 at Loughborough, when she beat four of the UK's best senior throwers - including Olympic
champion Jess Ennis-Hill!

Stafford-based Beth, a SACW grant recipient, was unbeaten in her own age group 2016 with a best throw of 50.64 metres.
With the heavier 600g senior javelin, she threw 46.80 in Leiria, Portugal, July 2016 and has been praised by her coach Mark Pinner (also the Welsh squad coach) for her dedication in training.
Bethwas invited to the British Athletics Team Trials in Birmingham July 2017. In 2018/2019, Beth has
been throwing around the 48.80 mark at events in Loughborough and Liverpool.

Beth said “Thank you so much SportsAid Cymru Wales for the Grant, it is greatly appreciated and will go a long way in helping my
successes this season, as competition and training costs coupled with equipment costs get greater every year.”

Proud parents Dai and Julie Rees added their thanks. “Javelin is such an expensive discipline - the javelins cost a small
fortune and the footwear is so specialist at £150 a pair. We are more than happy to spend whatever is needed to enable Beth to compete at the highest possible levels, but support such as yours helps
immeasurably.”

“I was so excited and happy to receive your letter this last week for my grant towards coaching and
equipment for my wakeboarding this year. I am probably going to use most of it on coaching to help progress my tricks.

"I am really looking forward to this season and I have already been to Turkey for a week to get some 'winter' training
in - it was really fun!

"Because of my A-level exams I think my first competition this year will be the Nationals which are being held in June
at 'Liquid Leisure' which is in Datchet. After that I will be riding nearly every weekend and there will be competitions right through to September. Thanks once again for supporting me - I feel
really privileged to have received this grant!” Jess Lovell